Classic car show @ NEC this weekend

[callmedave]

Im heading to the show this Sunday, never been before (been to NEC plenty)

Is anyone else going? They have a 'dream rides' you make a 'donation' to charity (not sure if there is a minimum) and you get to take a passenger ride in a classic car of your choosing, im keeping my fingers crossed for a Cobra!

Any other PH'ers attending?

What are you looking forward too?

Im a wee bit excited about it!

[Tyre Tread]

Dave, its the Sporting Bears who run the charity rides and they are a great bunch. I have helped out on their stand for a couple of years although I am not a member.

The rides are 'priced' so £1 won't buy you a Cobra ride. Depending on the cars you choose the prices range from about £25 to £200 if IIRC. The cheapest being for say, an MG Midget (now waiting for Spurting Bear AKA 'na' to pop up and defend his lttle gem) to the £200 being for a ride in a Jaguar XJ220 (yes, really).

Make sure you go over to the Sporting Bear stand early as the more popular cars get booked up all day quite quickly as the time slots available fill up.

Take plenty of cash or your credit card as once you see what's there you may want a few rides.

Enjoy!

[callmedave]

OOH,

Didnt realise there was a 'minimum donation'

I was gonna put £20 in (£10 for me and £10 for Mrs) if its £50 for a go in a midget.. Il have to think about it.

Thanks for the heads up about that!

[callmedave]

Will you be there this w/e TT?

[Tyre Tread]

No, giving it a miss this year.

[y2blade]

I'm going tomorrow.
Went last year, it's probably the best car show I've been to in ages tbh...I have a real want for a classic car in my life sometime soon something like an Austin Healey, MGB GT, Stag, TR5, Cheeky little alfa spider (S1/S2/S3) etc.etc
Last year was a smashing day out, I love cars/bike of pretty much all eras

Be aware that the A34 is closed above the M4 this weekend (and next)

[Chicane-UK]

Yep - I'm there all weekend (my car is on a club stand) Great show!

[callmedave]

Chicane-UK said:

Yep - I'm there all weekend (my car is on a club stand) Great show!

What car? what stand?

Il pop over and say hi! (if you dont mind)

[buzzer]

I thought about going today... but its £27 to get in on the door, add the parking, train ticket... for me £27 is too much to get into a show.

[y2blade]

callmedave said:

Chicane-UK said:

Yep - I'm there all weekend (my car is on a club stand) Great show!

What car? what stand?

Il pop over and say hi! (if you dont mind)

This is the thing, everyone says "pop along and say hi"....yeah ok all well and good.

You get to the show and there are half a dozen or more people with each stand all chatting among themselves, so you either interrupt them and ask "Hello are you xyz from Pistonheads?" or you leave them to chat among themselves.


I for one am not asking dozens of "normal" people is they are from the internet!

[Major Fallout]

I'm here, if you spot me and say hi I will deny all knowledge of PH and of locking myself in the boot of the tvr. :-)

[Major Fallout]

Major Fallout said:

I'm here, if you spot me and say hi I will deny all knowledge of PH and of locking myself in the boot of the tvr. :-)

Oh and I will be using a tweed jacket and brogues as camouflage.

[callmedave]

y2blade said:

I'm going tomorrow.
Went last year, it's probably the best car show I've been to in ages tbh...I have a real want for a classic car in my life sometime soon something like an Austin Healey, MGB GT, Stag, TR5, Cheeky little alfa spider (S1/S2/S3) etc.etc
Last year was a smashing day out, I love cars/bike of pretty much all eras

Be aware that the A34 is closed above the M4 this weekend (and next)

I do almost anything to own a cobra (even a DAX)or Esprit, Elan, Triumph, Escort, frog eye, MGB, etc

We are travelling by train so not worried about roads.

[callmedave]

Major Fallout said:

Oh and I will be using a tweed jacket and brogues as camouflage.

Ive no chance of finding you!

Il be in trainers!

[Chipmunk1]

NEC Classic Motor Show 2013
The NEC, Birmingham, 15th, 16th, 17th November 2013

Exclusive Club ticket offer.

Book online and save:

Club Single: £16.50 : Quote Code : 2013SC

Club Family: £35.00 : Quote Code : 2013FC

Club offers apply to Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th Only.

Call 0871 230 1088 or book online at www.necclassicmotorshow.com

[callmedave]

y2blade said:

This is the thing, everyone says "pop along and say hi"....yeah ok all well and good.

You get to the show and there are half a dozen or more people with each stand all chatting among themselves, so you either interrupt them and ask "Hello are you xyz from Pistonheads?" or you leave them to chat among themselves.


I for one am not asking dozens of "normal" people is they are from the internet!

I wouldnt interrupt a conversation just to see if you are who i thought you were. But its always nice to meet new people, put a face to a name and share a common interest.


Il be have white trainers, a back pack and a stunning blonde next to me, if any spots me come and say hi!

[Tonsko]

Going tomorrow. Should be a great day!

[callmedave]

Chipmunk1 said:

NEC Classic Motor Show 2013
The NEC, Birmingham, 15th, 16th, 17th November 2013

Exclusive Club ticket offer.

Book online and save:

Club Single: £16.50 : Quote Code : 2013SC

Club Family: £35.00 : Quote Code : 2013FC

Club offers apply to Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th Only.

Call 0871 230 1088 or book online at www.necclassicmotorshow.com

Is this entry tickets? I got 2 for £15.00!

[y2blade]

callmedave said:

Chipmunk1 said:

NEC Classic Motor Show 2013
The NEC, Birmingham, 15th, 16th, 17th November 2013

Exclusive Club ticket offer.

Book online and save:

Club Single: £16.50 : Quote Code : 2013SC

Club Family: £35.00 : Quote Code : 2013FC

Club offers apply to Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th Only.

Call 0871 230 1088 or book online at www.necclassicmotorshow.com

Is this entry tickets? I got 2 for £15.00!

Can you tell me where from please Dave?
PM me if you'd rather

Thanks
Chris

[callmedave]

y2blade said:

Can you tell me where from please Dave?
PM me if you'd rather

Thanks
Chris

The Mrs got them, turns out they were £35ish for the two. Sorry to get you all excited!